Q. I recently went to my 50th high school reunion, and it seemed like many of the people there still knew each other -- even those who lived on different sides of the country and hadn't seen each other in years. I was excited to … [Read more...]
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May 4, 2018 by
Q. My mother was in a nursing home for about two years prior to her death, and it cost the family most of her savings. I don't want the same to happen to me and my husband. Therefore, we are trying to make the decision of buying … [Read more...]
Print This PageShocking New Study: Alzheimer’s Found in Children and Linked to Air Pollution
May 2, 2018 by
Amy took her daughter, Madison, to visit her grandmother in the memory care unit of the nursing home. Madison's grandmother's Alzheimer's had progressed a lot since they last saw her. Madison was perplexed by the changes in … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Die from a Broken Heart?
April 27, 2018 by
Q. My grandmother died many years ago, when I was twelve years old. I'll never forget seeing her in her hospital bed and muttering the last words I would ever say to her. I will also never forget how my grandfather died shortly … [Read more...]
Print This PageWho is This Man and What Did He Do with My Husband?
April 25, 2018 by
Photo: Ruth and Michael French, NY Times videoThirty years ago, Ruth married Michael French, a smart, good-natured, hardworking man. Michael was an engineer, lectured at conventions, did volunteer work, belonged to a history … [Read more...]
Print This PageEstate Planning for the Modern Family
April 25, 2018 by
Q. My family is not what many would consider "ordinary." I am divorced and have been remarried for five years. I have a 40-year-old stepdaughter, a 25-year-old daughter, and a 10-year-old grandson, all of whom reside with us. My … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Happens if You Die Without a Will in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.?
April 20, 2018 by
Q. I am retired and recently moved to the DC area to be closer to my daughter, her husband, and my three grandchildren. I have lived a pretty simple life, and don't have a lot. Although I am now in my early 70’s, I have never done … [Read more...]
Print This PageEverything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Cards
April 13, 2018 by
Q. I heard that Medicare recipients are supposed to be receiving new cards beginning this month. I have some questions about this that I hope you can help answer. Thanks in advance for your help. Q1. What changes will be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What the SSA Wants You to Know During National Social Security Month
April 13, 2018 by
Dear Ribbit, I am getting ready to retire, and want to make sure I make the most of my Social Security benefits. What are some things I should know and actions I should take? Thanks, Ben Afitts ---- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Prosthetic Brain to Improve Memory?
April 11, 2018 by
U.S. Army veteran, Steven, is missing his left leg from a war injury. He wears a prosthetic leg, and it enables him to walk. For those who are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb (or a prosthesis) can often replace it. A … [Read more...]
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